How to Create Images Using OpenAI from Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate image generation using OpenAI from Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the entire process. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect to Generate Images

To start automating image generation using OpenAI from Google Sheets, you need to set up Pabbly Connect. This platform allows seamless integration between Google Sheets and various applications like OpenAI and Deli. Begin by signing up for a free account on Pabbly Connect, which you can do in just two minutes.

Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard and click on ‘Create Workflow’. Name your workflow, for example, ‘AI Image Generation’. Select the appropriate folder for your workflow, typically the home folder, and click on ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Connecting Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect

In this step, you’ll connect Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect to trigger the automation whenever a new prompt is entered. In the trigger window, select Google Sheets as your application. Choose the trigger event as ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ to capture new entries.

• Select Google Sheets as the app.
• Choose ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’ as the trigger event.
• Copy the provided webhook URL.

Next, you’ll add this webhook URL to your Google Sheets. Open your Google Sheets, where you’ll enter your prompts. Under ‘Extensions’, select ‘Add-ons’ and install the Pabbly Connect add-on. After installation, refresh your Google Sheets to see the new options.

3. Initial Setup in Google Sheets for Pabbly Connect

After refreshing, go back to ‘Extensions’ and find the Pabbly Connect add-on. Click on ‘Initial Setup’ to connect your Google Sheets to Pabbly Connect. You’ll need to specify the sheet you want to use, paste the webhook URL, and define the trigger column, which is the last column where data will be entered.

Make sure to select the correct sheet and paste the webhook URL. Your trigger column should be the last column you plan to use for data entry, typically the one where the prompt is entered. After setting this up, click on ‘Send Test’ to ensure the data is sent correctly to Pabbly Connect.

• Select the sheet for data entry.
• Paste the webhook URL from Pabbly Connect.
• Define the trigger column.

Once the test data is sent successfully, you’ll see confirmation in Pabbly Connect. This means your Google Sheets is now effectively connected to initiate the automation.

4. Generating Images with OpenAI via Pabbly Connect

Now that Google Sheets is connected, the next step is to send the prompt to OpenAI for image generation. In the action step of your workflow, select OpenAI as the application. Choose the action event ‘Generate Image’ from the dropdown menu.

To connect your OpenAI account, you’ll need an API key. Retrieve this key from your OpenAI account under the API keys section. After copying the key, paste it into Pabbly Connect to establish the connection.

Select OpenAI as the app. Choose ‘Generate Image’ as the action event. Paste your OpenAI API key to connect.

After connecting, specify the model you want to use (DALL-E 2 or DALL-E 3) and map the prompt from Google Sheets to the prompt field in Pabbly Connect. This ensures that whatever prompt you enter in your Google Sheets will be sent to OpenAI for image generation.

5. Updating Google Sheets with the Image URL

Once the image is generated, the final step is updating your Google Sheets with the generated image URL. In the action step, select Google Sheets again and choose ‘Update Row’ as the action event. using Pabbly Connect

You will need to connect your Google Sheets account again in this action step. After connecting, select the same spreadsheet and sheet you used earlier, and map the row index from the trigger step to ensure you are updating the correct row.

Select Google Sheets as the app for the action step. Choose ‘Update Row’ as the action event. Map the row index to update the correct row.

Finally, map the responses from OpenAI, specifically the image URL and the revised prompt, to the respective columns in your Google Sheets. After saving and sending the test request, you will see the image URL and revised prompt appear in your Google Sheets, completing the automation process.

Conclusion

This tutorial demonstrates how to use Pabbly Connect to automate image generation from Google Sheets using OpenAI. By following these steps, you can seamlessly create images based on prompts entered in Google Sheets, streamlining your workflow and enhancing productivity.